Paralegal – Clinical Trials

Job title:

Paralegal – Clinical Trials

Company

WEP Clinical

Job description

Are you a proactive and results-driven professional with a passion for Legal? Do you aspire to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in areas related to pricing and proposals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our team at WEP Clinical and help us bring life-changing treatment solutions to patients worldwide. Our business is growing at WEP Clinical, and many career opportunities are endless. We challenge our team to bring thought-provoking ideas to the table. Join us and see how you can take your career to the next level while significantly impacting patients’ lives!Role Objectives:The Group is growing fast and expanding its Clinical trial services. As the Group grows, the necessity for legal contracts with customers, sponsors, vendors, and suppliers will increase. You will provide clinical trial support to the Group Head of Legal and Assistant Legal Counsel, internal stakeholders, and Group affiliates, which have subsidiaries in the UK, US, Ireland, and Portugal.The Ideal Candidate

• A Team Player
• Communicative
• A Problem Solver
• Excellent Pharmaceutical/Clinical Trials Experience
• Based in the UK with Full Rights to Work

What You’ll Do:

• To assist, advise and provide support and collaborate with the internal Clinical Trial team within the group to align on Clinical Trial agreements and all related aspects, as well as organisational goals;
• Draft, review, revise, negotiate, manage, and identify any associated risks in (as necessary) clinical trial-associated agreements, including data protection aspects, under the guidance of the Group Head of Legal and Assistant Legal Counsel.
• Support improvements and initiatives within the Integrated Legal Team and internal stakeholders in relation to clinical trials;
• Ensure deadlines are met and take appropriate action to complete work within the given timescales.
• Provide support for continuous improvement in order to manage effective management;
• Maintain updated knowledge of legal developments in clinical research, including local and international regulations.
• Prepare, update, and review legal department presentations and training materials, including internal Standard Operating Procedures related to clinical trials.

What You’ll Need:

• Experienced paralegal with a degree in law or equivalent experience;
• Minimum of 2 years experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating CTAs or similar healthcare/pharmaceutical contracts is a must;
• Minimum of 2 years’ commercial in-house experience;
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ICH GCP, FDA, EMA);
• Familiarity with intellectual property rights, data protection laws (HIPAA, GDPR), and anti-bribery laws (e.g., FCPA);
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• A track record of leading planning processes with excellent organisational and collaboration skills;
• Proven ability to influence, (appropriately) challenge and engage diverse stakeholders;
• Prior in-house experience at a CRO, pharmaceutical company, or biotech organisation;
• Experience with international clinical trial agreements and understanding of global regulatory requirements;
• Collegiate, professional approach and an ability to work as part of a team or independently as required;
• Proven legal analytical and drafting skills, with excellent command in both verbal and written English;
• Fluency in written and verbal commercial English is a must;
• Fluency in another language or experience of having responsibility for contractual or legal matters in another country would be a bonus.

£0 – £0 a yearWhat We Offer:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCritical Illness CoverDeath In Service x4 of Basic SalarySalary Sacrifice PensionStarting 25 Days Annual LeavePaid Maternity & Paternity LeaveWhat sets us apart:WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs.We’re Committed to Our Team:WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth and development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events and all we do to support our employees.We’re Committed to DEI:At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth, embracing everyone’s unique identities.Our services include:Expanded Access Programs (EAPs)Named Patient Programs (NPPs)Clinical Trial Supplies (Comparator & Ancillaries)Wren Nursing (Clinical Trial Home Nursing & Clinical Education)Hospital Supply of Unlicensed MedicinesWEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:34:00 GMT

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